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Universitario Rules Out Octavio Rivero Pursuit as Williams Riveros Secures 2027 Deal

A planned foreign signing push for 2026 intensifies, with Riveros expected to obtain Peruvian nationality to open an extra slot.

Overview

  • Universitario is seeking a foreign striker to partner Álex Valera in 2026, according to journalist Mauricio Loret de Mola.
  • Barcelona SC signaled that Octavio Rivero’s future is likely in Colombia, making his arrival to Universitario unlikely per the same report.
  • Williams Riveros has renewed his contract through the end of 2027, as listed by Transfermarkt and echoed in local coverage.
  • L1 Radio reports Riveros has begun his Peruvian naturalization and could receive his DNI by late January, meaning he would not occupy a foreign slot in Liga 1 2026.
  • Club planning points to freeing two foreign-player spots and possibly adding another foreign center back ahead of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.